Show vs Tell: The oldest and most confusing advice in the book.

October 14, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

The first time I heard the words “Show don’t tell” I was in my first college creative writing class. The professor, a well meaning man with a masters degree in English, did not really elaborate beyond that. He did provide us with excellent reading and advice throughout the semester that I knew improved my writing […]

Capturing the Muse: How to Spark Creative Ideas

July 15, 2015.Reading time 7 minutes.

A few years ago when I set out on my path to become a writer, I remember being filled with dread that I only had one good idea in me. I had been trying to write the same book for about 7 years and had not really ever tried to outline or spark another idea. […]